What’s The Best Time For An Infrared Sauna? Any time is good for an infrared sauna (except after you’ve just had a meal) but many people think the early morning or right before turning in for the night are the best times to use one.

Wait A Couple Of Hours After You Eat. Don’t use a sauna immediately after you’ve had a meal. When our bodies digest food, our system rushes blood to the stomach and digestive system. In a sauna, the heat causes blood to rush o the skin. This sudden change can make some people feel very dizzy and uncomfortable, especially if they’re elderly.

If you can’t get around avoiding a meal before your session, don’t worry – just limit your food intake to lighter foods. You might want to avoid meat, pastries, heavier pasta dishes, and so on.

Make Sure You Start Slowly. One of the big advantages of an infrared sauna is the heat they produce is far less intense than a traditional sauna. However, if you’re new to the sweat scene, even an infrared sauna can be a bit overwhelming. If this is your first time, try limiting your sessions to around a half-hour after you break a sweat for the first time. That’ll keep you comfortable.

Once you feel like you’re used to the infrared sauna experience, you can take a longer session. Also, don’t be surprised if you don’t sweat a lot during your first session. If your body isn’t used to sweating you might find your first experience in an infrared sauna is a little … dry. That’s fine, just remember to keep your first experience on the short side.

Remember To Hydrate. Sweating causes us to lose fluids, and this is true for an infrared sauna. Drink plenty of water or other healthy beverages before, during, and after your infrared sauna.

Also, never drink alcohol during a sauna. Aside from potentially causing slips and falls, the combination of alcohol and sauna heat can mess with your heart’s rhythms.

What To Wear? You're welcome to wear as much or as little as you're comfortable with. Infrared heat easily penetrates clothing, so if you feel more comfortable covering up a little in your spa, go ahead.

Pay Attention To Yourself. Again, if you don’t have a history of sweating you might not sweat much the first few times you use an infrared sauna. However, it’s also important to make sure you don’t overheat. If you feel symptoms like: lightheadedness, headaches, or upset stomach, you need to end your session immediately.

Keep Hydrating. Sip water or another hydrating beverage as you sweat – that’ll keep you comfortable and stop you from becoming dehydrated.

Use Towels. This is a bit of advice that’ll ensure the sauna’s pleasant for everyone. Layering towels on the bench to absorb your sweat will keep things clean and sanitary.

Stretch A Little. By stretching your extremities, back, and neck, you’ll make the most of the heat.

Keep On Hydrating. It’s okay to continue sipping on water or something else hydrating once you leave the sauna.

Relax And Cool Down. You’re still going to sweat once the heat goes off, so just keep relaxing after you’ve finished your session.

Take A Shower.